The fantastic Irish adventure centre with laser tag, mini golf and bubble football – and it's only one hour from Dublin
Navan Adventure Centre in
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Navan Adventure Centre is one of Ireland's most underrated fun spots
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It features a range of activities for people of all ages
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There's even hen packages, school tours and seasonal events available
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And it has tonnes of outdoor activities to suit kids, teens and adults alike.
Located just under an hour from
The most popular part of the park is the
Football golf is another standout attraction - it's a mix of soccer and mini-golf played across an 18-hole course, with obstacles like tunnels and ramps to kick the ball through.
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The park also features pedal go-karts, letting kids race around specially designed tracks for hours on end.
There's also a rock-climbing wall for younger visitors, along with inflatable obstacle courses, giant slides and trampolines.
A huge sand barn lets younger kids dig, build and play in a covered space that's ideal for all
Laser tag is also on offer with team zones, barriers and props to hide behind, making it one of the most exciting attractions for teens.
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Bubble football is another favourite, where players wear inflatable suits and try to knock each other over while kicking a ball around.
There's also a junior driving course for teenagers developed in partnership with Airport
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During school holidays, the centre runs themed camps and seasonal events like the Pumpkin & Fun Festival at Halloween and
Group packages are available for school tours, sports clubs, youth groups, and corporate team-building days - starting from around €20 per person for a half-day of activities.
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What's more, Hen and stag party packages are also available for adults with options like archery, footgolf and team challenges.
And there's no shortage of spots to relax either, with picnic benches, shaded areas and a coffee shop on site serving hot drinks,
TOWN AND GREENWAY NEARBY
Navan Adventure Centre is located right beside Navan town in the heart of the Boyne Valley.
It's also just minutes from the new Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway, a scenic 30km
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Visitors to the park have taken to their website to share their experiences.
One person wrote: 'My son and his school went for their school tour yesterday.
"He would not stop telling us about it. Definitely a good place."
Another said: 'My son went to Navan Adventure Centre with his school two weeks ago and had that much fun he wanted to go again as a family. He has recommended this place to so many people."
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